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Featured Producer & Wine (s) on Rick's WineSite Journal |
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Producer:
Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Appellation: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley Featured Wine (s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Website: |
| This property is just east of Route 29 on Zinfandel Lane near the Del Dotto estate. I visited there during the 2002 Napa Wine Experience. They also have properties in and near Monterey. Their flagship wine is the Generations line pictured along with their Estate. | |
| Journal entries: Date, Wine, Rating, Price, Comments | |
| July 4, 2006 - Raymond Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 - RM 88 WS 90 SS - Dark, firm, blackberry, black raspberry, hints of bark, and finishing with a a subtle mocha and anise. A bit subdued. Tasted w/ L, Erin & Johnnie, Ryan, & Bob L. - wonderful holiday grilled steak dinner. | |
| Oct 18, 2005 - Raymond Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1998 RM 88 $23 - Deep purple-colored, full bodied, concentrated black cherry, a hint of currant and chocolate. A slight bit astringent but flavorful; a good value at this price. | |
| Mar 4, 2005 - Raymond Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1997 - WS 90 Spectator Selection, RM 88 $25 - Medium body and colour, earthy black cherry, full soft tannins accenting a hint of cedar and tar on the long full finish. | |
| Mar 25, 2004 - Raymond Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2000 - WS 87 RM 89 $40 black currant and black cherry accented with a hint of mocha and toasty oak with a pleasant finish of soft tannins. Encore tasting - this time at Jan & Bill's in Huntington Beach. | |
| Mar 18, 2004 - Raymond Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2000 - WS 87 RM 89 $40 black currant and black cherry accented with a hint of mocha and toasty oak with a pleasant finish of soft tannins. | |
| Dec 29, 2003 - Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve 1997 WS 90 SS RM 90 $23 This is a great wine value receiving a Spectator Selection award for the effort - quite an achievement with 40k cases produced. Full robust and firm, deep color, rich black cherry and tar with a hint of toasty oak and cassis on the round finish. | |
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July 12, 2002 - Raymond Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 RM 88 $20 - Deep purple-colored, full bodied, concentrated black cherry, currant, a hint of chocolate. A slight bit astringent but flavorful; a great value at this price. Web. Label. |
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| Jan 25, 2001 - 1998 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve $23 (WS90 RM91) (Web) SS. Great wine at a reasonable price - outstanding value. Big mouth full of flavor; sweet oak accented by black cherry, currant, sweet cherry -.complex long smooth finish. Like the Northstar below for $1/2! | |
| Aug 6, 2000 - Raymond Reserve Napa Merlot 1997 (RM 87) -$17. A good value. Let is breathe and it'll soften a bit and reveal some flavorful black cherry and a hint of currant, sage and smoky oak with a nice finish. This one is worth picking up - better than an every day pizza/burger wine. A great sidekick to their fabulous 97 CS.. see review. (Label) | |
| Dec 10, 1999 - Raymond Reserve Napa CS 1997 WS90 SS -$23. 97 is going to be a tremendous vintage for Napa CS. Watch for a plethora of great wines and values. Great value. With 41k cs made, easy to find. Complex, smoke, oak, currant, black cherry. Now. | |
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